Obituary for Austin Allen Gentry Sr.
Austin was a husband, great dad and according to his grandchildren, the “world’s best grandpa.” Austin was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 23,1928. He was predeceased by his wife, Jamie Gentry, parents, Clyde Gentry & Clyde (Ashlock) Gentry, and son-in-law David Leierer. He is survived by his sister, Sylvia Burton, Stillwater, OK and his children: Dr. A. Allen Gentry (Debbie), Tucson, AZ; Dr. Kim Hunter, Tulsa, OK; Joni Riley (Patrick), Oklahoma City, OK; Leslie Aamodt (Robert), Keller, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Ryan Hunter, Patrick Riley, Dylan Riley, Andrew Gentry, Brandon Gentry, Lauren Aamodt, Addison Riley and Brent Aamodt. Great grandchildren: Camden Riley, Margot Riley, and Harper Nance-Riley. Sweet “pup” Bella.
Austin spent the early years of his life moving with his family throughout rural Oklahoma before settling in Durant. He graduated Durant High School and went on to attend Southeastern State University and University of Oklahoma. While attending college, Austin met Jamie Bunker on the square in Madill, Oklahoma. They went on to marry and start their family that would become the cornerstone of their life. Upon arriving in Oklahoma City in the1950s, he spent most of his working years with Wilson Foods until his retirement. He remained on the Wilson Food’s retirees insurance board until the last year of his life. He earned his Real Estate license in the 1960s and owned a few properties that he loved managing for decades. Throughout his life, Austin always enjoyed returning to Durant to attend high school reunions, visiting with old friends, and most importantly, spending time with his grandkids.
A diehard sports fan, Austin always cheered for all the local schools but had a special place in is heart for OU football. He was a history and memorabilia buff, collector of antiques, magazines and autographs. A few years ago, he proudly donated his collection of Wilson Food memorabilia to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
In the end, it should be known, he was a hardworking man, a man who was passionate about his family, a man who loved sports and his desserts, and most importantly a man who could see the good in everyone. He enjoyed life and lived every day to the fullest. He will be missed. We will see him “over yonder.”
Austin spent the early years of his life moving with his family throughout rural Oklahoma before settling in Durant. He graduated Durant High School and went on to attend Southeastern State University and University of Oklahoma. While attending college, Austin met Jamie Bunker on the square in Madill, Oklahoma. They went on to marry and start their family that would become the cornerstone of their life. Upon arriving in Oklahoma City in the1950s, he spent most of his working years with Wilson Foods until his retirement. He remained on the Wilson Food’s retirees insurance board until the last year of his life. He earned his Real Estate license in the 1960s and owned a few properties that he loved managing for decades. Throughout his life, Austin always enjoyed returning to Durant to attend high school reunions, visiting with old friends, and most importantly, spending time with his grandkids.
A diehard sports fan, Austin always cheered for all the local schools but had a special place in is heart for OU football. He was a history and memorabilia buff, collector of antiques, magazines and autographs. A few years ago, he proudly donated his collection of Wilson Food memorabilia to the Oklahoma Historical Society.
In the end, it should be known, he was a hardworking man, a man who was passionate about his family, a man who loved sports and his desserts, and most importantly a man who could see the good in everyone. He enjoyed life and lived every day to the fullest. He will be missed. We will see him “over yonder.”